Javier Garza Realtor

Javier Garza Realtor Javier Garza of Perennial DMV is licensed in Maryland & Washington, DC.

Winning a competitive offer scenario in Takoma Park, MDIt was an absolute joy working with Rachel and Paul in the purcha...
07/22/2026

Winning a competitive offer scenario in Takoma Park, MD

It was an absolute joy working with Rachel and Paul in the purchase of their new home!

The first property we visited checked all the boxes, so we knew we wanted to submit our offer quickly. We reviewed the comparable sales in the neighborhood and determined that it was actually priced on the lower end of the estimated market value.

We were competing against another buyer, so we knew our offer had to be compelling while still protecting my client's interests. They certainly didn't want to pay over market value and also wanted the protection of a home inspection contingency.

Ultimately we were able to beat the competing offer without exceeding its sale price, and still ended up $5k under the appraised value! What tipped the scales in our favor were a few key differences in the contingency terms. This is where attention to detail matters.

The home inspection revealed that the home had been well-maintained over the years, but had a few areas that needed some attention. As a result, we were able to secure a $6,000 credit from the sellers that reduced the closing costs.

All in all, it was a great outcome!

Nowadays there are Low- and No-VOC paints available commercially that prevent exposure to headache-inducing (for me at l...
04/22/2026

Nowadays there are Low- and No-VOC paints available commercially that prevent exposure to headache-inducing (for me at least) fumes that can linger for weeks at low levels.

If you're more of a DIY-type person, there are a lot of surprisingly easy ways to make your own non-toxic paints from ingredients like mineral pigments, clay, linseed oil, and egg whites.

Check out The Natural Paint Decorator for some inspiration.

04/03/2026

Many households in the DMV experienced record energy bills this past winter, and most of the conversation seems to be around increased energy production and implementing price controls.

Instead, why not focus on reducing home energy needs via proper weatherization and better design? It empowers individuals to take action now, and provides a long-term health and financial benefits.

Check out my latest blog on reducing household energy consumption without reducing comfort:

https://javshomes.com/uncategorized/reducing-home-energy-costs-without-sacrificing-comfort/

03/07/2026

Forced-air heating basically turns buildings into giant dehydrators. Given that most people in the U.S. spend the majority of their life indoors, I'd argue that dry skin and chapped lips during the winter months (at least here on the humid East Coast) has more to do with the indoor climate than the outdoor one!

Integrating passive solar design and radiant heating methods while limiting dependence on forced-air heating has a massive potential to improve health and reduce energy needs.

Reducing our energy NEEDS through better design is the only viable solution to many of our biggest health, environmental, and economic challenges.

This is a much different concept than simply reducing energy CONSUMPTION or increasing PRODUCTION.

Reducing energy consumption without implementing more efficient design implies having to sacrifice comfort and convenience.

On the production side, we can never sustainably produce enough energy to feed an inefficient system, regardless if energy is from a "renewable" source or not.

The reality is that when home designs are centered around human health and comfort, they use less energy by default.

We can have both!
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If you are in interested in renovating, building, or buying a home designed for energy efficiency, health, and resilience in MD or DC, go to javshomes.com/contact to schedule your free info session.

01/16/2026

There are serious health consequences to chronic pesticide exposure, so it is important to understand when we are at a greater risk and how to reduce our exposure.

Areas with high pesticide application rates include golf courses, conventional agricultural fields, and heavily landscaped areas rely on synthetic herbicides and insecticides to spray for weeds and mosquitos.

When living or looking for property in close proximity to these areas, it’s smart to have a plan to mitigate your pesticide exposure risk. Easy and low-cost interventions are to use a high-quality water filter system (e.g. charcoal-based filters, reverse osmosis systems) and to stay inside when you know spraying will be occurring.

Stay safe out there!

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Are you interested in healthier, more energy efficient homes in the Maryland and DC area?

Go to www.JavsHomes.com/contact to schedule a free consultation.

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12/26/2025

Mold spores in homes can cause serious chronic health issues, but this isn't something to fear. Instead, we should seek to understand the environmental conditions that promote harmful mold growth so that we can prevent the proliferation of mold in our indoor environments altogether.

Maryland’s humid climate makes proper ventilation, air sealing, and insulation essential to maintaining healthy indoor air quality and preserving the integrity of wooden structural elements (framing, flooring, etc.)

Learn more about healthy, energy-efficient homes at www.javshomes.com

11/26/2025

A solar easement can protect the right to sunlight access on a property, by including provisions that limit building height and vegetation near a property line that would cast shade on the neighboring property at the given time of the year.

While it's too late for the property in question, it's something worth looking into especially in non-HOA neighborhoods with more lax building restrictions. If you want to use solar panels, have a greenhouse or sunroom, or integrate passive solar design into your home, having enough sunlight is critical.

Maryland and Virginia both allow solar easements to be recorded in the county records so that they persist even when a property changes ownership.

See the link in my bio for more details on solar easements in Maryland and Virginia.

10/14/2025

When every bit of real estate in Montgomery County, MD is at a premium, the option of building a legal accessory dwelling unit on a property is a great benefit.

It could make for an ideal multi-generational home, or you could use it as an income generating rental property.

If the structure is built to be energy independent and healthy for the occupants, maintenance and utility costs will be low while providing a healthy living environment for the occupants.

The zoning regulations vary substantially from one county to the next, so I organized some resources that go into more detail. Check out the link in my bio for more info.

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7722 Carroll Avenue
Annapolis, MD
20912

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